Shloka 38
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
देवान्मुनिगणान्सर्वान्दैत्यान्गंधर्वकिन्नरान् । तां दृष्ट्वा स विशालाक्षीं रूपतेजोपशालिनीम्
devānmunigaṇānsarvāndaityāngaṃdharvakinnarān | tāṃ dṛṣṭvā sa viśālākṣīṃ rūpatejopaśālinīm
Natanaw niya ang lahat ng mga deva, ang mga pulutong ng mga muni, ang mga Daitya, at ang mga Gandharva at Kinnara. At nang makita ang malaki ang mga mata na babae, puspos ng kagandahan at maningning na liwanag, siya’y namangha.
Narrator (context not provided in the excerpt; speaker cannot be reliably fixed to a named dialogue pair from this single pāda without surrounding verses)
Concept: Even exalted beings are captivated by rūpa-tejas; therefore discernment (viveka) is required so wonder does not become bondage.
Application: When impressed by charisma/beauty/status, pause and re-anchor in values—offer the perception mentally to Viṣṇu, converting fascination into gratitude rather than craving.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A vast assembly spans the sky: devas with crowns, sages with matted locks, daityas with formidable armor, and gandharvas-kinnaras holding lutes—each turned toward a single wide-eyed lady whose body emits a soft, sunlike aura. The onlookers’ faces show a shared, involuntary wonder, as if the universe itself has paused to look.","primary_figures":["wide-eyed radiant lady","devas","muni hosts","daityas","gandharvas","kinnaras"],"setting":"A celestial amphitheater of clouds and crystal steps, with banners, incense haze, and floating instruments.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sun-gold","cloud white","amethyst purple","turquoise","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: grand celestial court with tiered rows of devas, sages, daityas, gandharvas and kinnaras, central wide-eyed lady glowing with a gold leaf aura, heavy ornamentation, rich reds and greens, embossed halos, symmetrical composition, intricate jewelry and textiles with gem-like highlights.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: airy cloud-palace with delicate figures in layered groups, refined faces and expressive eyes, the radiant lady at center with a pale golden wash around her, cool turquoise and lavender sky, fine detailing on instruments and garments, lyrical spacing and gentle movement in drapery.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized eyes, central luminous figure with circular aura, surrounding beings in stacked registers, natural pigment palette (ochre, red, green, deep blue), temple-wall compositional clarity, ornamental borders resembling lotus and vine patterns.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate floral border and lotus medallions framing a cosmic assembly, central radiant lady, gandharvas with instruments, peacocks and stylized clouds, deep indigo ground with gold detailing, repetitive motifs suggesting a chorus of witnesses."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell (soft)","celestial lute (veena)","murmur of assembly","wind through clouds","single bell strike at the moment of beholding"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: देवान्मुनिगणान्सर्वान्दैत्यान्गंधर्वकिन्नरान्→देवान् मुनिगणान् सर्वान् दैत्यान् गन्धर्वकिन्नरान्; विशालाक्षीं→विशाल-अक्षीम्; रूपतेजोपशालिनीम्→रूप-तेजः-उपशालिनीम्
FAQs
They are celestial classes of beings in Purāṇic literature—Gandharvas are commonly associated with divine music and courtly presence, while Kinnaras are also semi-divine beings often linked with song and extraordinary forms.
Literally “wide-eyed,” it is a conventional epithet indicating exceptional beauty, auspiciousness, and a captivating presence—often used for goddesses or exemplary women.
It highlights a grand, mixed assembly of cosmic beings and the transformative impact of darśana (the act of beholding) a radiant, auspicious figure—an image frequently used to signal a pivotal moment or revelation in Purāṇic storytelling.